Condition · ICD-10 M60.9
Myositis
Muscle Inflammation
Inflammation of the muscles, which can be caused by injury, infection, autoimmune conditions, or medication side effects.
Myositis encompasses inflammatory muscle diseases including polymyositis and dermatomyositis. Symptoms include muscle weakness, pain, and fatigue. Treatment aims to reduce inflammation with corticosteroids and muscle relaxants; physical therapy is important for functional recovery.
At a glance
Medications tracked
6
First-line options
Cyclobenzaprine, Methocarbamol
Related conditions
FibromyalgiaLupusRheumatoid ArthritisBack Pain
First-line Related Treatments
Commonly associated primary options — verify with your clinician
Short-term / As-needed
Related options for acute or bridging use
Situational
Related options for specific presentations
Top treatments tried for Myositis
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Cyclobenzaprine
1,800 people tried
★★★★★4.3
Methocarbamol
1,520 people tried
★★★★★4.1
Tizanidine
1,240 people tried
★★★★★4.0
Carisoprodol
960 people tried
★★★★★3.8
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